The objective of Kalamazoo Housing Advocates (KHA) is to assist our clients in understanding what it takes to be a successful tenant, provide supportive services, advocate for each client’s needs, and collaborate with area agencies in Kalamazoo County to work together to support those who are unhoused or unstably housed. The services KHA provide are free of charge to all clients we serve.
- Create collaboration with area landlords
- Provide tailored support for clients
- Provide financial safety for landlords
- Provide dispute resolution
- Collaborate for a better community in our Underserved areas
- Assist in creating a safe and dignified Community for those who identify as LGBTQ
- Provide education to renters of the best practices in renting
- Provide trauma education for landlords who are interested
- Raise awareness about the history of homelessness, the barriers the unhoused face, and how KHA intends to combat barriers
- Creating a streamlined approach to working with area landlords to advocate for our clients’ needs
- Providing classes on landlord and tenant rights
- Initiating community discussions on the right to housing for all
Break The Cycle
Kalamazoo Housing Advocates is a nonprofit working to break the cycle of homelessness in Kalamazoo County.
Where To Begin
At the heart of our approach is recognizing that landlords are pivotal stakeholders in the process of home retention.
It Takes A Village
We recognize that intergenerational poverty and homelessness in Kalamazoo County is the result of systemic inequities
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION
We’re committed to helping you live your best life. Our promise is to champion diversity, build an inclusive culture, and do our part to create a more equitable world.
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